Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. It can offer a great way to gain access to invaluable information from your supporters and local community members. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one?

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. What is needed instead is investment in community members and leaders who are engaged in voter outreach.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2022

As nonprofits, our work is focused on community engagement. Our initiatives directly impact the people we serve by addressing community-centered needs. Community engagement brings group members together to make decisions about their shared future.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

In 2013, just as austerity began to bite, the Stockport Homes Group noticed that several of their tenants were constantly struggling to make ends meet. They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Capgemini’s corporate social responsibility programs have offered a focus on volunteering, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion and groups, providing philanthropic outlets to employees with all-cause interests. The post How Capgemini Recognized Employee Resource Group Contributions first appeared on npENGAGE.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Candid

MARCH 26, 2024

Data to pinpoint needs in specific communities Unfortunately, government survey data does not accurately represent “hard-to-count” at-risk populations who are less likely to speak English or to trust the government—which includes many of the people nonprofits like CASL serve. For example, aggregated data from the U.S.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Community programs are an important part of our mission at NTEN, and we are looking for new community members who want to get involved! The Tech Clubs connect community members locally to exchange knowledge, resources and learn from each other’s experiences. NTEN has always been a community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me. I was inspired to share the possibility of groups of people who can recreate around a common background and outdoor enthusiasm. I knew that local relevance mattered.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Planning and implementing school fundraisers can involve a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel like a chore. When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors. As long as we can stay independent in our work and its outcomes, we benefit from industry support.

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EveryAction

MARCH 2, 2017

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The Dabney.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

One interesting silver lining comes from the rapid adoption of remote work, something that m any employees are now appreciating. for over 4 years and the entire staff now has the option to work from anywhere in the country. Invest in a communication tool. Whole Whale has remote employees (one being our Chief Whaler!)

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. Or it kind of works but not at the level they need it to. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2021

From forests and oceans to farmland and freshwater, our scientists focus on the ways in which nature helps provide for people, communities, and the world at large. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. Development and unsustainable hunting led to local extinction of elk in 1855.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

1) AI in fundraising Fundraisers’ opinions on using AI tools in their work vary. AI and fundraising automations can help fundraisers work smarter, not harder while simultaneously saving tons of time! Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Oakland Local is launching today! Oakland Local is a news & community site for Oakland, CA, USA, focusing on social justice issues including climate change, air quality, food access, arts as activists, and identity, race & ethnicity. About Oakland Local. Getting Local. What do you think?

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association. Leverage your online community platform. Having a virtual group for advocates to discuss current policies and share pertinent documents will increase member connections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Each of these auctioneers was selected by the greater fundraising community as they are nominated, vetted and then opened up to nationwide voting to arrive at the finalists. Suzanne has been instrumental in raising millions for nonprofits and foundations throughout the country that have propelled community engagement and support.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Professional jargon is like kryptonite to genuine communication. Examples of jargon include words like empower, enable, community-driven action, food insecure, change agent, stakeholder, alignment, integrated, leverage, and holistic. So, connect with local high schools, colleges, universities, and clubs.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Still, many foundations shy away from working together, assuming it will require considerable time and a loss of independence. . 1) Meeting Urgent Needs in the Community .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2022

We invited WEF attendees to take a break from the hustle and bustle by going on a guided walking tour where they would hear from students and activists about their sustainability journeys at several stops connected to climate action, on both a global and a community level. About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As a small nonprofit organizer, you want to do more good work. The better you know them, the more good work your nonprofit can do. Create personalized donor experiences Categorize your participant information into like groups, then send them event invitations and content tailored to their interests.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 5, 2011

Last month, at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to run the Community-Driven Social Impact game in a session workshop. One of the participants was Ericha Hager, the Regional Collaborative Coordinator for Community Media Access Partnership. Who was the community that you were working with?

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CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

Since then, Kelly has worked with a range of nonprofits, from multi-million dollar budgets to volunteer-run groups, from political advocacy to arts education, from international aid to local historical societies. You can learn more about her at fitnonprofit.com.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

” It includes public education, regulatory work, litigation, and work before administrative bodies, lobbying, nonpartisan voter registration, nonpartisan voter education, and more. Luckily, it organized a Habitat for Humanity in California with a board of all-local Habitat affiliates who can advocate for housing with the state.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

Capgemini’s corporate social responsibility programs have offered a focus on volunteering, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion and groups, providing philanthropic outlets to employees with all-cause interests. The post How Capgemini Recognized Employee Resource Group Contributions first appeared on npENGAGE.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. Leverage your online community. Set your advocates up in your online community platform with a specific advocacy sub-group. Make online expectations clear.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Have you ever heard the phrase “herding cats&# used for our work? There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! It is a meeting place, or a cross roads for nonprofit, business and civil society groups to come together around improving the state.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Despite the fact that several states are still in session—not to mention those that work year-round—you’re going to have big hopes and legislative goals for next year, and it’s important to plant the seeds for successful campaigns now. Create a petition and ask some local volunteers or staff to gather signatures at those events.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat.

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